Job title: Power Electronics Engineer (Systems Level Inverters & Drives)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Hardware Engineering
Skills: Power Electronics Inverters DC-DC AC-DC
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £60,000.00
Location: Woking
Job published: 20-01-2026
Job ID: 35648
Contact name: Stuart Bennett
Contact email: stuart.bennett@ampererecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

Power Electronics Engineer (System-Level – Inverters & Drives)

Location: Woking
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering / Product Development
Reports To: Engineering Manager or Technical Lead

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer with a strong background in system-level design and integration of inverter and motor drive technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and validation of high-performance power electronic systems for industrial, and automotive technologies.

You will work cross-functionally with hardware, control, and system engineering teams to deliver efficient, reliable, and scalable inverter and drive solutions from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the system-level design, modelling, and integration of inverter and drive technologies, including motor inverters, DC/DC converters, and related power conversion systems.
  • Analyse system requirements and translate them into power architecture specifications and component-level requirements.
  • Support the selection and validation of semiconductors (IGBT, SiC, GaN), gate drivers, passive components, and thermal management solutions.
  • Develop system simulation models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM) to predict electrical, thermal, and dynamic performance.
  • Work closely with control design teams to ensure tight integration between hardware and software control loops.
  • Perform design verification testing, efficiency optimisation, EMI/EMC compliance, and system validation under real-world operating conditions.
  • Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities for system performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and thermal engineers on packaging, cooling, and layout optimisation.
  • Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, and customer technical presentations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in design and development of power conversion systems, with emphasis on inverters and motor drives.
  • Deep understanding of topologies (e.g., three-phase inverters, DC/DC converters, multilevel inverters) and related control strategies (FOC, PWM, DTC, etc.).
  • Experience with SiC and GaN-based power devices and associated gate drive circuits.
  • Strong analytical and modelling skills using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, or PLECS.
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC design principles, thermal design, and safety standards (IEC, UL, ISO).
  • Hands-on experience with hardware testing, lab instrumentation, and system commissioning.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with automotive or renewable energy inverter systems.
  • Exposure to functional safety (ISO 26262) or reliability engineering.
  • Knowledge of digital control platforms (DSPs, FPGAs, or microcontrollers) and embedded software basics.
  • Familiarity with system modelling and co-simulation environments.

If this Power Electronics Engineer vacancy is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.